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DRAMATIS    PERSONS. 


PLUNKETT,  a  Tvealthy  young  Farmer. 

LIONEL,  his  adopted  Brother;  aftet'«*^ai'd8' Earl  of  Derby. 

Lord  TUISTAÜT  MICKLEP^l^D,tiady  Harriet'fl^^oTiäfa. 

THE  SHERIFF  OF  RiOHMOND.  ■;•   ,^h.  .t, 

FOOTMAN  TO  LADY  HARRIET. 

FIRST  FARMER. 

SECOND  FARMER. 

LADY  HARRIET  DURHAM,  Maid  of  ftonor  to  the  Queen. 

NANCY,  her  waiting  Maid. 

MOLLY  PITT,      1       • 

POLLY  SMITH,    f  Servant  Girls. 

BETSY  WITT,       J 

FARMER'S  WIFE 

banners,  Farmers'  Wives,  Servants,  Ladi«»,  Htinters>  Huntresses 
and  Footmen. 


M\A  R  T  H  a.  [Act  I. 


Your  cold,  haughty  heart  to  win ! 

Is  there  aught  in  this  alarming  ? 

Is  there  aught  alarming? 
Lady.  Vain  belief!  how  can  rejoice  me 

Such  insipid,  idle  love  ? 
For  to  please  and  interest  me 
FlalÄery  is*  nit  enough ! 
Nan.  —  Riofcies  heaip-An  you  their  treasure3> 

Honor  high  is  offer'd  you. 
Lady.  In  the  midst  of  gold  and  pleasures 

"Weariness  alone  I  see. 
Nancy.  That  is  really  too  distressing; 

Hers  is  call'd  a  brilliant  lot ! 
If  not  love  does  work  a  wonder. 

Fades  this  flower  and  blossoms  not  I 
It  is  really  too  distressing; 

Hers  is  called  a  brilliant  lot! 
If  not  love  does  work  a  wonder, 

Fades  this  flower  and  blossoms  not. 
Balls  and  tournaments  are  giving, 

And  your  colors  win  the  prize, 
Proudly  from  the  banners  waving. 

While  the  victor  vainly  sighs 

For  a  smile  from  your  fair  eyes. 

Which  his  armor  penetrated! 
Lady.  All  my  glowing  ardent  wishes 

Please  me  not,  are  they  fulfill'd  ! 
What  a  happiness  I  dreamed 

Always  has  disgust  instill'd. 
The  homages  they  offer, 

Praise  and  honor  they  bestow 
Leave  me  joyless,  once  obtained 

Do  not  make  with  pride  me  glow. 
Nan.  Then,  from  ennui  to  save  you, 

Nothing  is  for  you  remaining 
But  to  let  your  heart  be  conquered, 

Not  a  particle  retaining  I 

[Tristan  announced  hy  a  footman.'] 

Foot.  Sir  Tristan  of  Mickleford ! 

Member  of  the  house  of  Lords ! 

Knight  with  many  orders  honor'd — 
Lady,  {interrupting  hiyn.)     Wfe  will  spare  you  the  remaindei 
Tri.  {entering.)     Most  respected  gracious  cousin. 

Lady  of  Her  Majesty — 

Most  respectfully  I  venture— 
LadA/^.  {impatiently.)  Quick,  my  lord,  for  time  doth  flee. 
Tri.  May  I  inquire — 

Lady.  You  may.  Sir. 

Tri.  If  the. night  has  brought  you  rest, 

And  for  new  diversions  zest? 
Lady.  Answer,  Nancy  I 

Nan.  {to  Tristan.)  Little,  Sir. 
Tri.  .    ;-    ;;.'!--  iDfeign  to  listeu  to  the  programme 

I've  laid  out  for  us  to-day: 

Luncheon  at  the  donkey-races — 
Nan.  (Incomplete  without  my  lord!) 

Tri.  .  .'        Thona  promeaade — 

Lady.  Not  with  me.  Sir ! 

Tri.  Then  a  hofse-race— 

Lady,  {ironically.)  Where  you  will  ,  ,     , ,  ,   , 

Throughthe  lightness  of  yoi^  "body 

Surely  win  all  the  prizes.     ^  .  /   '  ^    ,' 

{aside.)  'Äh,  what  m!i(liaesß,'gi:09S  aija ^ai'lif]^, 

What  display  of  vanity; 


BCENE  I.]  MARTHA.  7 

Idle  fancies  make  him  daring, 

And  he  feigns  to  sigh  for  me. 
Tri.   *»—  See  her  smiUng  and  delighted  .;-^ 

My  devotion  to  behold.  ,,.\ 

Yes,  to  move  her  heart  of  niarble 
Takes  a  lover  shrewd  and  bold. 
Nan.  [to  Tristan.;  See  her  smiling  and  delighted  ,      /, 

Your  devotion  to  behold  J  ■ 

Press  your  suit  with  fire  and  ardor  ,; 

Be  a  lover  brave  and  bold. 
Tri.  {to  Lady.)    Tournament  ? 
Lad^.  Bah!  my  fan,  Sir! 

Tri.  (fetches  and  presents  it.) 

Boat  excursion  ? 
Lady.  Please,  my  perfume  I  ,.     [Tristan  fetches  it  as  b^ore. 

Nan.  (His  love  evaporates  already.) 

Lady.  How.  ehilly  fetels  the  air  ? 

Would  you  close  the  window,  cousin  ?    [Tristan  goes  and  shuts  it. 
Tri.  (aside.)  Camp- work! 

Lady.  '    Oh !  thi?  atmosphere — 

Air — the  window — 
Tri.  Open?  - 

Lady.  Aye,  Sir!  '•     '  •,  [Tristan re-opens  it. 

Nan.  (My  lord's  running  for  the  prize  !) 

[Here  the  song  of  Servant-girls,  bound  for  the  fair  at  Riahmondyis-heardfrom  outside.] 
CHORUS  OF  SErVIk^  ÖIRLS. 


liight  and  gav,  all  the  ds^j^t^'n^, 
Street  and  lane. 


(iwa. 


Rings  along 

Merry  song, 
Till  the  night  silence  bids. 

Pleasure  starts^ 

Glee  imparts,     ,  ,  , 

Cneerful  songs  ^  youth^l  iiQarts.     ,  r 
Traveling  thus, 
Sorrowless,  -..V 

Are  we  to  the  Richmond  mart.  -■, 

Lady.  Hark,  what  sounds  ?  !'-  '     '- 

Nancy.  How  gay  a  chorus  I  >  \ 

Tri.  Gay?  Pshaw!  Common,  Miss,  sa^.L         ■■'■  i; 

Lady,  Happy  people  these  must  be !    '         •        ,    '  .'A 

Tri.  Know  these  people  happiness?       [The  Chorus  is  repeated  outside. 

Nan.  (who  has  gone  to  the  window,  and  looked  at  the  singers.) 

To  the  Servants'  Fair,  at  Richmond, 

These  plump  lasses  way  are  making, 

Where  the  sturdy  minded  farmers 

Smart  survey  of  them  are  taking,-    .        . .; 

Carrying  each  ä  bundle  light, 

And  their  bonnets,  flower-deck'd,  ■    ^,,.< 

To  the  dance  first,  then  to  wqrk  '^' 

Wainder  they,  witn'lightsdme' hearts'! 
Tri,  Dull  affair!' 

Nan.  Time-honor'd  custom  ! 

Lady.  Ah  !  most  charming  rural  scene  I 

Could  I,  unknown,  with  them  mingle  .  ^ 

On  the  luscious  village  green  !  j| 

Tri.  Absurd  wish  this ! 

Lady,  How  obliging ! 

Follow  I  shall  my  fancy  now, 

Just  to  tease  you|  noble  Lprdship ! 
Tri,  Lady!    Cousin !    Heifir  fright? 


§  M^ÄiRTHA;'  [Aoa- I. 

^    Lady.  Naiicy,  find  us  peasant  dresses, 

To  those  lasses,  garments  ftia;ted  ! 
Tri.  Might  I  ne'er  thus  see  you  hum  billed  f  .o-,  v 

Lady.  Humbled,  cousin,  elevated ! 

{Laughing.)  New-made  rustics  at  a  hop, 

Martha,  Nanöy,  and  Sir  Bob ! 
Tvi.  Whovis  Bob? 

Lady.  Bob  are  you ! 

Tri.  ISTo,  noti!    Be  Bob  who  may  ! 

Lady,  {approaching  him  with  feigned  tenderness.) 

How  ?     Tristan  !     Is  this  your  afi^ection? 

Your  good  heart  prompts  your  consenting. 

Take  this  sign  of  my  relenting  !  [Gi-Des  him  a  bou^fuet 

Tri.,  {sighing.)       Ah! 
'Lady.  ITow,  my  ever  laughing  Nancy, 

Teach  him  how  the  peasants  dance! 
Tri.  (When  will  end  these  Whims  tormenting?) 

•Lady.  Lay  aside  your  graceful  manners, 

Stiff  and  heavy  move  about ! 
Nan.  Feet  bent  outward,  bold  and  wayward, 

Briskly,  crisply  stamp  the  floor  ; 

Hat  knock'd  shapeless,  half  tipp'd  over, 

Beel  and  swagger  to  and  fro !  > 

Tri.  Ah,  how  can  I  ?  • 

Lady.  'Tis  my  pleasure ! 

Tri.  Never!  no!  ' '  ''    ' 

Lady.  From  left  to.  right ! 

Tri.  I,  a  Lord ! 

Nan.  A  noble  sport ! 

You'll  easily  catch  the  spirit,  my  lord ! 

Tra,  la,  la.  [They  make  him  dance. 

Lady.  Quicker  move  you — 

Nan.  'Twill  improve  you  ! 

Tri.  Mercy  !  I'm  out  of  breath. 

Lady.  Less  of  polish  I 

Nan.  Imitate,  Sir,  genuine  nature. 

Tri.  Nature?     How?     It  were  my  death. ^ 

Lady,  "What  prodigious  agility  I 

Bravo!  bravo!  what  vigor  ! 
Tri.  What  tormenting  exercises  ! 

Enough!     Or  I  shall  faint! 
Nan.  How  graceful,  what  handsome  bearing! ,  /  ;* ii 

I  cannot  help  admiring  him  !        '  ,  M 
Tri.  (I  look  veiry  much  like  a  bear    ;  y   .^  - 

Whom  monkeys  are  forcing  to  dance.)  [Exeunt,  dancing. 


"T 


SCENE    THE    SECOND. 

Market-place  at  Richmond. — Tßnis.,  8hopf^,^^tahle!S,'b^^che8^&G. — Far- 
mers^ Peasants,  afterwards  Sef^iVanU^/i 

CHORUS.  :.;" 


Maidens,  bright  and  fair,  ,  aO^'^. 

Draw  near,  draw  near;  free  is  the  Fair  I 

Hither  hasten  quick;  '      ^ 

Through  diligence  lies  the  way  to  luck  I  ' . 

Haste  you,  hasten,  cheerful  lasses. 

Be  not  tardy  on  your  way, 

For  the  Fair  Vi ll  soon  be  open, 

And  advancing  Is  the  day.  "^  ' 


Scene  IL]  MARTHA.  9 

Done !  and  the  bargain  consummated 
Neither  party  can  nndo  it; 
Is  the  servant  faithful,  honest, 
Neither  party  then  will  rue  it.      ■ 
They  are  coming,  gaily  singing  ; 
.Let  us  meet  them,  welcome  bringing. 

[Enter  Liokeii  and  Plunkett.]  .     • 

Phi.  What  a  clatt'ring,  what  a  prattling, 

Volleys  of  bewild'ring  sound ! 

Healthy  tongues,  that  know  their  business. 

In  this  motley  crowd  abound. 

Well,  my  brother,  a  selection 

Hast  thou  made  with  circumspection  ? 
LiQ.  Ah !  what  for  ?  m 

Plu.  What  for?     Assistance 

On  our  farm  we  sadly  need —  r.T) 

Which  (our  mother  hath  so  wilPd  it)  '»?. 

Köw  together  we  must  keep. 
Lio.  Blessed  be  her  me'm'ry  ever  1  •')" 

Plu.  Aye  I  she  was  an  excellent  soulj  •■  ■  •  ••'■^ 

Such  a  manager  was  never 

Born  to  bustle,  to  control. 

Thine  were  always  her  caresses  1 

Tender liearted!  well  they  might; 

I,  more  sturdy,  got  the  scoldings : 

As  her  child,  they  were  my  right. 
Lio.  You,  dear  brother ! 

Plu,  Thou  art  calling 

Not  a  soul  to  love  thee,  thine ; 

Friends  and  kinsman  never  knew'st  thou, 

Should  not  then  their  place  be  mine? 
Ho,  Lost,  proscrib'd,  a  friendless  pilgrim. 

Sinking  at  your  cottage  door, 

'Neath  your  friendly  roof  sought  shelter; 
In  his  arms  his  son  he  bore. 

This  poor  pilgrim  was  my  father,« 
Who  to  you  did  me  confide; 

With  his  dying  breath  imploring 

That  his  child  through  life  you'd  guide. 
Plu,  We  have  never  learnt  his  station,  .•\'^\^^6 

Never  learnt  your  father's  rank;' 

All  he  left  to  tell  the  secret  '  ..,fO 

Is  the  jewel  on  your  hand.  .'; 

^'If  your  fate  should  ever  darken,"  '') 

Quoth  he,  "  show  it  to  the  Queen, 

She  will  save  you,  she  will  guard  you 

When  no  other  help  is  seen."  • 

Lio,  ■  Here  in  peace  and  sweet  contentment 

Have  I  pass'd  my  life  with  you; 

Stronger,  daily,  grew  a  friendship 
That  forever  lasts,  when  true. 

Brother,  think  not  wealth  and  splendor, 
,     ■  If  perchance  they  e'er  be  mine. 

Can  as  happy  this  heart  render 
,,.,  As  the  friendship  fix'd  in  thine !  j} 

[The  clock  strikes  mid' day, 
Cho.  Hark,  hark,  the  bell !    In  wig  and  robe 

The.  SheitJff  comes  the  Fair  to  opel     ',>-,;. irio'l  ,«•  vi 

Draw  neary  now,  lasses,  gather  round j,..>Ä    f-      »^       x<>'A^ 
Sher.  [entering  pompously.)  /    at  ä<   !-'-  v  r  T         ,,-^ 

For  your  government  a  space 

Open,  low-bred  populace !  ,  ,t 

Cho.  For  the  government,  leave  a  space ! 


10  'WA  R  T  H  A.  [  A  CT  I. 

/SÄer.  {unfolding  a  large  p^äfSk'ment.) 

I  shall  now  the  law  expound; 

Listen  all,  -conrie  clpse  around. 

"Anna,  we,  the  Queen  of  England," 

(Hats  off,  as  I  hav't.  myself: 

Never  comes  amiss  politeness,) 

"  We  acknowledge  by  this  Act" 

These  to  be  the  rules  exact 

Of  the  yearly  Richmond  Fair: 

That  all  contracts  made  with  servants 

In  the  open  market  here, 

Shall  be  binding  with  both  parties 

For  the  then  ensuing  year. 

Not  a  power  there  is  can  break  them. 

If  money  has  been  given  and  taken. 

Did  you  hear? 
Cho.  We  knew  it  this  long  time. 

Sher,  Now,  my  girls,  we'll  learn  your  virtues. 

[  One  of  the  servants  advances. 

Tell  us  yours  first,  Molly  Pitt. 
First  8&.  I'm  in  sowing,  and  in  mowing,  ' 

And  in  reaping,  cutting,  sweeping, 

Cutting,  knitting,  dresses  fitting. 

Quite  expert,  believe  me,  Sir. 
Sher.  Price,  four  guineas !     Who'll  engage  her? 

A  Farmer.  I  will  run  the  risk  and  danger. 

Sher.  What  can  you  do,  Polly  Smith? 

Second.  Ser.  (advancing.) 

I'm  at  baking,  pudding  making,  .••','• 

Roasting,  broiling,  stewing,  boiling, 

Sw,«et8  abounditig,  cakes  compounding. 

Rated  as  a  first-rate  hand. 
Sher.  Price,  five' guineas!     Who  will  try  her?  .•'.'-.'. 

A  Farmer's  wife.  I  will.  Mister. €ity-crier ! 
Sher.  What!  can  you-  do,  Betsy  Witt  ? 

Third  Ser.  {advancing.) 

To  my  masler  I  shall  prove  me 

Faithful  warden  of  the  garden, 

Digging,  sowing,  reaping,  mowing, 

Andlhe  poultry  feeding  well. 
Sher.  KHty  Bell  and  Liddy  Well,  .«''\ 

And  Nelly  Bo»  and  Sally  Fox ! 
Cho.  I  can  well  take  care  of  babies, 

Feed  them,  dress  tlw>-m,  rock  to  sleep  them. 

Chickens,  pigeons,  duf^ks 

I  know  how  to  provide  for. 

I  woulditry  it,  if  I  can, 

With  some  nice  oM  gentleman. 

Lone  old' widowier  he  might  be, 

With  no  other  help  but  me. 
Sher.  Tour  cackling  stop!     You  make  me  deaf ! 

Farmers.  Ready  to  trad©'  we  are ; 

Look  y«  for  masters  now ! 

{All  gailier  round  the  mugistrate. 

[Eater  Lady  Harriet,  Nangt,  Tuistan,  m  pecwan^«'  dresses;  afterwards  Lionel 

and  Plunkett.] 

Lady,  Forward,  Bob !     What !  need  you  pulling  ? 

Ifan.  Bob,  mv  friend,  why  look  so  sour? 

Tri.  Bob?  oh  fie!     (There's  no  escaping  ■■•,:r.',\      .   / 

Since  I  am  in  Amor's  pow'r!) 
Lady  &  Nan.       How  with  full  contentment  beaming 

Ev'ry  sunburftt  face  appears ! 


^CM^^  II.]  MARTHA.  11 

Tri.      '  I'm  with  rage  and  anger  teeming, 

And  can  scarce  withhold  my  tears. 
Plu.  (entering  with  Lionel.) 

Thunder  !  there's  a  brace  of  darlings ! 
Ino.  Aye,  indeed,  they're  young  and  fair! 

Piu.  Much  too  fair  for  heavy  labor. 

Lio.  For  housework  too  ? 

Plu.  That  they  might  bear. 

Tri.  Note  these  fellows  keenly  staring  1 

Let's  begone ! 
Ladi/  &  Nan.  We're  pleased  to  stay. 

•   Tri.  Quite  suspicious  is  their  bearing. 

Come,  begone! 
Lady.  No ;  I'm  your  servant  noc, 

Nor  is  such  place  to  my  liking. 
Tri.  Nonsense  !     Stay  then ;  be  it  so. 

Nan.  [seeing  herself  observed  by  Plunkett  and  Lionel.) 

{To  Tristan.)  Well,  I  think  you'll  have  to  face  it, 
if  with  you  she  will  not  gol 
Lady.  No,  with  him  I  will  not  go. 

Plu.  &  Lio.  You  hear  it.  Sir? 

She  will  not  go. 
Plu.  Comfort  take !     There's  others  yet. 

Girls!  you  yonder!     Hither  hasten  ; 
Here's  a  bidder,  guinea  laden! 
Tri.  How  malicious  ! 

Lady  &  Nan.  Fun  delicious  ! 

[The  girls  eomeforwa/rd  and  surround  Tristan. 
All.  I'm  in  sowing,  and  in  mowing,  Ac. 

Lady  &  Nan,        How  they  bother  and  distress  him. 
With  tumultuous  noises  press  him ! 
Closer  round  him  draws  their  circle. 
And  he  yields  in  awkward  flight  1 
Tri.  My  dilemma  is  dismaying! 

Naughty  witches,  stoj)  your  braying ! 
To  appease  them  nought  availeth, 
Reason  faileth. 
Flight  alone  may  save  me  yet. 

[Tristan  retreats  from  the  stage,  followed  by  the  servant  girls. 
Lady.  Nancy!     See  them  eye  us  keenly! 

Nan.  Yes,  we  please,  for  all  I, know. 

Pbi.  (to  Lionel.)  One  of  them  would  suit  exactly, 
Lio.  Would  you  separate  them  ?     No  ! 

Lady,  (to  Nancy.)  Is  he  not  a  bashful  fellow? 

Wonder  how  such  peasant  talks. 
Nan.  Plain,  for  one  thing  ! 

Plu.  (^  Lionel.)  Why  so  timid? 

Go,  address  them ! 
Lio.  Friend>  I'lh  afraid. 

Plu.  Ah,  poltroon  !     Look  how  I  do  it. 

lAdvances  towards  the  ladies,  as  if  .to  speak  to  them,  but  checks  himself  and  returns.} 

Nan.  He  too  is  dumb !     Stupid  things!  ' 

Let  us  go. 
Lady.  Yes,  let  us  go. 

Lio.  Friend  they're  going. 

Plu.  'Twere  too  bad. 

Lady  &  Nan.        Now  indeed  our  leave  we  may  be  takings 

Since  their  bashfulness  thus  our  enjoyment  mars. 

Our  bold  game  at  this  point  terminating 

Leaves  us  but  to  bless  our  lucky  stars ! 

Yes  indeed  our  leave  we  may  be  taking. 

Since  their  bashfulness  thus  our  enjoyment  mars  : 

Our  bold  gaime  at  this  point  terminating  , 

Leaves  us  but  to  praise  our  lucky  stars  ! 


^k  MARTHA.  [Act  I. 

I/io.  d-  riu.  Such  rare  chance  must  not  slip  by  untaken, 

Servant  girls  like  those  dre  jewels  seldom  found  ! 

Those  arch  looks  my  lieart  have  sorely  shaken; 

Not  without  her  shall  I  leave  this  place! 
Phi.  (Courage,  Plunkett!)  {Advances  resolutely. 

Wait  one  minute ! 

You're  our  choice,  girls — have  no  fears  I 

If  you're  honest,  smart  and  thrifty, 

May  we  be  together  years. 
lAo.  Yes,  for  years. 

Lady.  And  serving  you,  Sir? 

Nan.  {hill (.liing.)  Ha,  ha,  ha,  ha! 
Lio.  You're  laughing  ? 

Flu.  Letthi^il   Why  not  laughing  earn  one's  money, 

If  the  work  is  done  as  well? 
Lady  and  Xan.     Work?  we? 
Plu.  {to  Nancy.)  Geese  and'  pigs  and  chickens 

:'■'    Bhall  be  entrusted  to  your  care. 

(to  Laby  Harriet.)  You  shall  till  with  hoe  and  shovel 

Field  and  garden. 
'Lio.  Friend,  forbear; 

She  is  poorly  built  for  farming; 

She  may  at' home — 
Plu.  Our  socks  be  darning. 

Fifty  crowns  your  yearly  wages, 

And  for  extras  we'll  throw  in 

Half  a  pint  of  ale  on  Sundays, 
'■■'■'  •  ■  Atid  plum  pudding  New-year's  day. 

Lady  d-  Nan.        Who'd  refuse  such  tempting  offer? 
Lio.  &  Plu.  Yes  ? 

Ladfj  &  Nan.        Yes,  yes  !  ■    [  They  shake  hands. 

Lio.  &  Plu.  Here — take  your  money; 

For  the  journey  quick  prepare  !  -  .  ,,. 

[Tristan  re-appears  upon  the  stage,  still  pursued  hy  iheßervants.] 

Tri.  Go — leaveoff— here's  money,  wenches! 

Plague  upon  your  crazy  band  I 

[He  throws  thetn  a  purse;  the  girls  desist.    Seeing  the  Ladies  converse  with  Lioirtiki'^ond 

PliUNKETT.j  ,  •     ;; 

Ho  !  What's  this  ?     You  are  forgetting — 

Come  away  I  [Advancing  towards  Plunkett. 

Plu.  (brusquely.)  What  may  you  want? 
Lady  da  Nan.        Yes,  we'll  go. 
Plu.  I'd  like  to  see  you  ! 

Money  binds  you ! 
Tri.  To  be  bor'd ! 

Know  then — : 
-Lady,  {aside  ip  Tristan.)  So  you  want  my  ruin  ? 
■_.'-',;\'\.:\-/.  ■■>:'\  '.'What  if  this  transpires  at  court! 
2^an.  We  should  be  disgraced  forever ! 

Rather  die — but  tell  them  never. 
Tri.  Come  then !  [Tries  to  lead  the  Ladies  off. 

Plu.  {chccJdng  him.)  Remain  you  ! 

We  have  hir'd  you  for  a  year; 

Ask  the  Sherifi",  he'll  attest  it, 

Ar^d  will  show  our  title  clear. 
Slier,  d-  Cho.        If  there's  money  given  and  taken 

The  bargain  must  remain  unshaken. 

Yes,  the  law  knows  no  relenting. 

S-ince  you're  bound  by  free  consenting, 

Nought  can  free  you  from  your  fetters 

Now,  until.a  year  is  o'er  1 


SCENE  II.]  MÄETHA.  13 

Aye,  lass,  the  bftrgain'3  made! 

Aye,  lass,  the  money's  paid ! 

Sacred  keep  your  vows. 

And  never  swerve  from  duty's  path. 

Fickle  heart»  and  minds 

Are  justly  shunned  by  honest  men. 


Act  the  Sj^pond. 

*  '•  ■  ■     •    .,*',•  ■ '  ■■  ■ 

scene,\the,  Fiia^'.T..,, 

The  interior  of^  PlunkeiVa  Farim-hou^^ 
[Lionel,  PLUNk%OTjr.'LAT)Y   HarrIeti^  drld  Nancy.] 

Lio.  &  Flu.  This  is  your  fature  dwelling ; 

And  traveling  has  an  end. 
Lady  &  Nan.         We're  refäping  for  our  folly 

Full  measur'd  punishment  I 
Lio.  &  Flu.  Our  house  and  hoMe  are  yours  now. 

Their  comfort  you  will  share.  • 
Lady  &  Nari.        Their  house^and  home  are  ours  now, 

0  we  unhaptxf  pa/ir  I     >  •...  h 

Lio.  &  Plu.  At  dawn  of  day  And  morn's^rst  glimpse 

Be  up  and  stiraböütl    ■  •.    -     'i'     '  ■■:. 

Lady  &  Nan.        What  vulgar  ways  they  iriälö»'  il$  tftlw!i;"T  u 

Before  the-' Sun  is  out !     '  ■.■■'•-\'  t  ü- j-j-fi:  :'oY 

More  monströ-üB  things  they'll  next'wDmmaiia 

That  we  never  heard  about!  -i.     i       i 

Lio.  And  extra  crowns  your  purse  will  see 

Before  the-yeär  is  out!  * 

Plu.  {pointing  to  door.)  TJjis  door  leads  to  j^our  chamber ! 

Lady,  {starting  to  go  to  it.)  Then  we  bid  you  good-night. 

iVan.  Good-night!  ,..'    .\..,.^ 

Plu,  Not  quite  sofasfc^Hflrst  get  us  some  sjipper— girls ! 

Lady.  Get  supper !  tli,e  barbarians ! 

iVan.  Get  supper!  get  it  yourself!  .,•,...,.,,... 

Lio.  Why  not  let  them  go?  •  They?re.tired^-«/ov  xJ-riW 

Plu.  It  won't  do  to.  be  too  kind.  ^       ?t ,- ;.Y.n-^<^ 

Nan.  What  a  brute!  .^v" 

Plu.  Stop  a  bit—what  are  your  names  ? 

Lady.  Names!;,. 

Nan.  Names! 

Lio.  Yes — what  are  you  called? 

Plu.  You're  a  pair  of  smart  lasses— haven't  you  any  names. 

Xacf^.  (Äm^a^möT.)  Mine  is  Martha. 

Lio.  Martha! 

Lady.  Yes! 

Plu.  {to  Nancy.)  Well— and  yours? 


14  MARTHA.  [Act  II. 

Nan.  {aside.)  Wh&t  sh&lll  s&y  7 

Plu.  Don't  you  know  it  ? 

Nan.  Ju-li-a! 

Plu.  {imitating  her.)  Julia!  You're  highly  nanied— girl— but  I  like 
it !  {ironically.)    Julia— will  your  ladyship  take  my  cloak  and  hat  off? 

Nan,  {pertly.)  Do  it  yourself. 

Plu.  {roughly.)  Well !— you're  a  saucy  one  !    I'll  make  you— 

Lio.  {interposing.)  Nay — don't  be  so  blunt — you  frighten  the  girl! 
Don't  order  her— do  like  me?  Request  her  mildly— I'll  show  you. 
{mildly.)  Martha — will  you  please  to  take  my  hat  and  cloak. 

[J3e  takes  off  his  hat  and  cloak  and  holds  them  out  to  Lady  H.,  ivho 
turns  her  hack  upon  Jivm  and  go^esup  the  itage.  IaIO^^Jj  is  obliged 
to  pick  them  up  and  hang  them  himself. '\ 

Lio.  &  Flu.  Surpris'd  I  am  and  astounded, 

And  I  can  say  no  more  ; 

Such  impudence  unbounded 

Was  never  seen  before. 
Lady  dh  Nan.       Surpris'd  they're  and  confounded, 

And  sorely  puzzled  is  their  brain; 

This  blow  has  smartly  sounded. 

May  be  they'll  never  try  again ! 
Plu,  Quick  now,  fetch  the  spinning-wheels 

From  out  the  corner  !• 
Lady  &  Nan.        Do  you  want  us  then  to  spin? 
Lio.  Yes,  most  surely. 

Plu.  Do  you  think 

That  for  talking  we  engag'd  you? 
Lady  &  Nan.  Ha,  ha,;  ha !  To  see  us  spinning ! 
Plu.  Ha,  ha,  ha !     To  see  you  spinning  I 

If  you  want  your  wages  paid 

You  must  earn  them  first,  my  maid. 

■Oome  and  make  then  a  beginning. 

Fetch  the  wheels  now ! 
Lady  &  Nan.  We  obey,  sir ! 

Lio.  {to  Plunkett.)  Not  so  harsh,  you  frighten  them. 

IThe  ladies  fetch  the  wheels  and  place  them  in  the  foreground. 
Plu.  Pshaw !     Begin  then,  I  command  it. 

Lady  &  Nan.        I  cannot  1 
Lio.  &  Plu.  How?     What? 

Sit  down  now !  ■ 

Lady  &  Nan.        We're  seated.  [Taking  seats  b^ind  the.w'keels. 

Plu.  Turn  the  wheel !  brr,  brr,  brr ! 

[Imitafing  the  noise  of  the  machine. 
Lady  &  Nan.        It  will  not  turn !  •  v 

Lio.  With  your  thumb  and  yotir  first  finger 

Draw  a  thread  and  twist  it  round. 
Lady  &  Nan.        But  the  stubborn  wheel  woii't  move,  sir. 
Ptu.  Turn  it ! 

Lady  &  Nan.  It  turns  not. 

Lio.  .  Push  then ! 

Lady.  It  moves  not  1 

Plu.  Won't  it?    Can't  you  spin  then? 

Lady  &  Nan.       Never  learnt  it.    Teach  us  I 
Plu.  Be  attentive  then  I 

Plu.  ^  Lio. '(spinning.) 

When  the  foot  the  wheel  *iirna  lightly, 

Let  the  hand  the  thread  entwine; 

Draw  and  twist  it,  neatly,  tightly. 

Then  'twill  be  both  strong  and  fine. 


Scene  I.]  MARTHA.  15  , 

/ 

Lady.  What  a  charming  occupation, 

Thus  to  make  the  thread  entwine; 

Gently  guided,  drawn  and  twisted, 

It  becomes  both  strong  and  fine ; 

Ah !  ah,  ah,  ah,  ah,  ah,. ah,  ah,  ah,  ah,  ail», ah ! 
IÄO.  &  Flu.  Have  observ'd  you?  v 

Lady  &  Nan.  Yes,  we  have.  ** 

Lio.  &  Flu.  Comprehended  ?  ■ 

Lady  &  Nan.  .  Yes,  we  have. 

[JfANCY  turns  Plunkett's  spinning-wheel  over  and  runs  off ,  followed  by  Plunkett. 

Lady.  Nancy — I  mean  Julia,  stay!    Oh,  dear!   she's  left  me  here 
alone  with — [she  turns  to  follow  her.) 

Lio.  {stopping  her.)  Nay,   Martha,  you  must  not  run  away!    Are 
you  afraid  ? 
Lady.  Afraid!  of  you  !  {looking  at  him.} 'No I 

DUETT. 
Lady.  To  his  eye,  mine  kindly  meeting, 

Evil  intent  is  unknown, 

Yet  my  heart  is  straJigely  beatii^g, 

Since  I'm  am  left  with  him  alone. 
Lio.  Her  clear  eyes  with  looks  entreating, 

Speak  to  me  in  thrills' unknown. 

And  my  heart  is  strangely  beating. 

Since  I  am  leA  with  her  alone. 

Ah,  how  could  I  ever  scold  her. 

Ever  speak  in  unkind  tones  I 

Might  I  but  ray  heart  ur^fold  her,! . 
Lady.  (Whither,  Nancy,  bast  thou  fled? 

Ah,  poor  me,  she  tarrifes  yet !) 
Lio.  MarthafLetmethenconfess.it: 

Ever  since  thine  angel  face 

First  appear'd  before  my  vision — 
Lady.  (Quite  alaWnfrlgls  his.  gaze  J) 

Lio.  Martha!  Martha! 

Lady,  (He  grows  bolder !) 

Lio.  See  my  heart  is  good  and  true. 

Lady.  Yes,  you  are  a  kindly  master, 

Much  more  kind  than  I  deserve. 
Lio.  You  deserve  ?  . 

Lady.  I'm  but  a  good  for  nothing 

Little  body,  sir  J     Let  me  go  ;  your  idle|  servant 

Cannot  earn  the  bread  you  give  her  !  . 
Lio.  My  heart  would  break  should  I  send,th,ee  a^ay  I 

No — no  work  shall  e'er^dismay  you. 

But  throughout  the  livelong  day 

Sing  you,  to  our  work  us  cheering. 

Many  a  gay,  melodious  l?iy ! 

Sing  a  song  me ! 
Lady.  I'm  too  bashfuL 

Lio.  Let  it  be  a  people's  lay. 

Sent  by  Grod  unto  the  poor. 
Lady.  Ah,  no ! 

Lio.  {taking  a  nosegay  from  the  lady's  bosom.) 

I'll  exchange  this  nosegay 
,  For  a  song! 

Lady.   '  Ah,  sir,  you  jest! 

Lio.  'Tis  my  will  I 

Lady.  Your  will  ? 

Lio.  Nay,  I  entreat  you. 

♦    Lady,  Ah  1  your  entreaties  I  withstand  not. 


16  MARTHA.  [Act  II. 

ROMANCE. 
Lady.  'Tis  the  last  rose  of  summer, 

Left  blooming  alone  ; 
All  her  lovely  companions 
Are  faded  and  gone ; 
No  flower  of  her  kindred, 
No  rosebud  is  nigh 
To  reflect  back  her  blushes, 
Or  give  sigh  for  sigh  !  . 

ril  not  leave  thee,  thou  lone  one, 
To  pine  on  the  stem; 
Since  the  lovely  are  sleeping, 
Go  sleep  thou  with  them. 
Thus  kindly  I  scatter 
Thy  leaves  o'er  the  bed — 
Where  thy  mates  of  the  garden 
^Lie  scentless  and  dead. 
Lio.  Martha ! 

Lady.  Master  1 

Lio.  My  lip  confesseth 

What  hath  liv'd  within  my  heart 
Ever  since  your  eye  smil'd  coyly 
To  me  on  the  Richmond  mart. 
Martha !  i 

Lady.  Let  me ! 

Lio.  From  the  moment 

When  I  beheld  you — 
Lady.  No  further  I 

Lio.     .  Martha  I 

Lady.  Oil,  cease  thee ! 

Lio.  Martha ! 

Lady.  I  go ! 

Lio.  Oh,  stay  thee ! 

Lady.  I  go —  m 

Ida.  Stay  and  hear  me. 

Oh,  accept  in  holy  union 
Here  my  hand,  oil,  be  my  wife  ! 
Lady.  God  what  hear  I  ! 

Lio.  See  prostrate  me — 

Lady.  Fearful  passion ! 

Lio.  At  thy  feet  I  pray— 

Lady.  (How  can  I  elude  him  ? — ) 

Sir^  I  ani  not  unfeeling. 
Yet  I  shall  la:ugh  to  see  you  kneeling. 
Pardoi;i  me  !  ha,  ha,  ha,  ha  ! 
Lio.  With  our  marriage  at  an  ending 

Is  air  difference  of  birth  ! 
Lady.    '  Pray,  excuse  me,  if  offending, 

But  this  does  increase  my  mirth  ! 
2jio.  She's  laughing  at  my  sorrow,  and  at  my  deep  distress; 

She  scorns  my  soft  approaches,  my  loving  tenderness. 
To  share  my  humble  cottage,  proudly  the  majd  disdains ; 
In  vain  my  eye  is  weeping,  in  vain  my  lip  complains. 
Now  happiness  farewell,  farewell,  now  happiness  farewell. 
If  naught  to  love  can  move  her,  heaven  rernove  from  me  this  :Sp9lu-I 
Lest  I  must  bid  to  happiness  and  peace  a  sad  farewell  1 
Lady,         Ah,  his  eye  of  sorrow  speaking,  deeply  penetrates  my  heart; 

Sad  fate  that  love  so  pure  and  true  must  burn  without  reward.        v 

His  woeful  looks  invj|tß  me  to  share  his  humble  lot.  "^v 

Oh  !  heaV'if  "^i-ötfeöt  me  kindly  that  he  beguile,  |>eguile  me  not.     '^^"^ 

I  feel  my  bosom  yielding,  I  feel  ray  bo^jm  yielding, 

Protect,  protec^.  me  Grtd,  that  hie  beguile  nie  not;  ^ 

His  eye  of  sorföW  speaking^  deeply  penetrates  my  heart, 

Sad  fate  that  love  so  pure  and  true  must  go  without  reward. 


Scene  I.]  MARTHA.  If 

lEnter  I^ancy,  pulled  in  hy  Plunkett.] 

JPltt.  Don't  you  try  this  game  again,  girl ! 

Whfere  do  you  suppose  she  was? 

In  the  kitchen  was  the  vixen 

Breaking  bottles,  glasses,  dishes, 

And  a  good  deal  have  I  suffered, 

Till  at  last  I  caught  the  lass ! 
Nan,  Let  me  go  !     Don't  make  me  mad,  sir. 

Or  some  scratching  you  will  seel 
Plu.  {releasing  her.)  By  the  prophets !  she  has  spirit! 

I  confess,  that  pleases  me ! 
Nan.  Martha,  Martha! 

Plu.  Pooh!  What's  wrong  with  you  now?    * 

Standing  as  if  thunder-struck ! 

Get  yourselves  to  bed,  ye  idlers  I 

Off  with  you  my  saucy  puck ! 
Plu,  &  Lio.  Midnight 't  sounds  ! 

Lady  &  Nan.  Midnight 't  sounds ! 

lAo.  (to  Lady.)     Cruel  one,  may  dreams  transport  thee 

To  a  future  rich  and  blest  I 

Ah  !  and  to-morrow,  gently  yielding. 

Smile  upon  me!  sweetly  rest  1 
/*lu.  {to  Nancy.)  Sleep  thee  well',  and  may  thy  temper 

Sweeter  in  our  service  grow; 

Still  your  sauciness  is  rather 

To  my  liking — do  you  know? 
Lady  &  Nan.        Yes,  good  night  1  such  night  as  never 

We  have  lived  to  see  before ; 

Were  I' but  away,  I'd  never 

Play  the  peasant  any  more. 
Plu.  &  Lio.  Good  night  I 

Lady  &  Nan.  Good  night ! 

[Lady  and  Nancy  retire  into  their  chamber,  Plunkett  and  Lionel  exeunt  hy  the 
large  door,  locking  it  after  them.'] 

[Lady  Harriet  and  Nancy,  coming  out  of  their  chamber  again.} 

Lady.  Nancy ! 

Nan.  Lady!     . 

Lady.  What  begin  now? 

Nan.  What  advise  you? 

Lady.  You  say  first ! 

Nan.  Dead  of  night,  and  no  protector  I 

Lady.  And  lock'd  in,  which  is  the  worst. 

Nan.  What  a  fatal  day  has  prov'd  this ! 

Lady.  Fatal  day,  more  fatal  night! 

Nan.  Still — these  folks  are  not  unpleasant, 

Lady.  They  are  honest — 

Nan.  (archly.)  And  polite. 

Lady.  If  the  Queen  should  hear  of  it ! 

Nan.  What  rich  stock  for  courtiers*  wit! 

[A  noise  is  heard  from  outside,  near  the.window  to  the  nght. 

Lady.  What  a  noise  this ?     What  report? 

Nan.  Steps — a  voice — there's  succor  near  1 
Tri.  {from  outside.)  Cousin!  cousin! 

Lady.  Tristan ! 
Nan.  'Tis  my  lord  ! 

Lady.  He  -vf  jU  scold — I  well  deserve  it ! 
But  he'll  save  us  I 


ife  MA  R  T  H  A.  [Act  II. 

'  [Tristan  entermg  through  the  window.'] 

Tri.  .  Yes!     Here  I  am !  .mVL 

Cousin !    You-^in  this  vulgar  habitation! 
Nan.  Hush  thee  I    You'll  wake  all  earth 

With  such  loud  talking  ! 
Lady.  Come,  away ! 

Tri.  Lest  we  should  be  heard  and  taken, 

I  have  left  my  carriage  waiting 

At  the  corner. 
Nan.  Let  us  fly  then ! 

Lady,  Nan.  &  Tri.  Fly  in  haste  we,  softly  treading, 

^  Night's  her  cov'ring  mantle  spreading :  >'.  . 

Ere  a  birä  herald's  the  day 

And  we  are  off  and  far  away.-     {They  depart  through  the  window. 


Act  the  Thikd. 
scene  the  first. 

A  forest.    On  the  left  a  sjnall  inn.    Plunkett  and  Farmers  sitting  at  a 
table  covered  with  jugs  and  mugs. 

SONG  AND  CHOEUS. 

JPlu.  I  want  to  ask  you,  can  you  not  tell  me, 

What  to  our  land  the  British  strand, 

Gives  life  aind  power  ?  say  ! 

That  is  old  porter,  brown  and  stout. 

We  may  of  it  be  pretty  proud, 

It  guides  John  Bull,  where'er  he  be, 

Through  fogs  and  mists  through  land  and  sea. 
Cho.  Yes,  hurra !  the  hops  and  hurra  the  malt, 

They  are  life's  flavor  and  life's  salt,  hurra! 

They  are  life's  flavor  and  life's  salt!  hurra  ! 
Plu.  And  that  explaineth  where'er  it  reigneth 

Is  joy  and  mirth  !     Ac  ev'ry  hearth 

Eesounds  a  joyous  song  ! 

Look  at  its  goodly  color  "here  ! 

Where  else  canflnd  you  such  good  beer? 

Bo  brown  and  stout  and  healthy  too  ! 

The  porter's  heal:th  I  drink  to  you  1 
Cho.  Hurra  the  hops  and  hurra  the  malt. 

They  are  lifc'.s  flavor  and  life's  salt!  hurral 

[Morns  sound  the  chase. 

Hark!  the  merry  horns  resounding  1 
JPlu.  Yes,  the  Qu.cen  she  hiiuts  to-day 

With  her  ladies,  ligiit  and  gay. 

Through  this  forest,  game  abounding. 
Cho»  To  the  chtisc  invites  their  playing  I 

Plu.  Go  then,  while  mine  host  I'm  paying! 

{Exeunt  Choriis  to  the  right — Plunkett  goes  into  tftßiißin. 

[Enter  HiiiitresMs,  afierwdrds  N ANCTi]  ■ 

Oho»  Ladies  we — with  hunter's  glee  t; 

Are  chnsing  a  game — 
Tra,  la,  la,  la ! 


SößN&lO  MARTHA.  19 

Cunningly  and  stealthily. 
And  deadly  our  aim. 
Ha,  la,  la,  lee ! 
Our  brave  huntsmen  ara  the  game 
We  smartly  pursue  daily  anew ! 
■^'51^  \;,  By  out  eyes  they're  hit  and  laid. 

With  arrows  fleet  low  at  our  feet. 
Now  we  awe  them  and  subdue  them, 
Now  ■<ye>eoaK  them  and  allure  them. 
Now  pursue  them  to  the  nets, 

Till  in  the  snare  the  poor  thing  frets:  v^ 

That's  our  sport  aud  our  delight. 
Nan.  Why  my  soul  art  thou  heavy  with  grief 

And  my  spirit  dejected  and  low? 
.    'Why  with  sighs,  doth  my  bosom  heave. 
This  my  bosom  that  sighs  ne'er  did  know? 
Is  itof  love  that  thou  whispere,  my  heart? 
Hast  thou  been  gaiu'd  by  amor's  art? 
Ah!  Well  may  for  love  I  sigh  and  pine. 
Ah  1  well  may  for  love  I  sigh  and  pine  j    ^ 
Happy  the  heart  which  off  iQve  is  the  shrine. 
For  love  is  life's  bloom,  life's  radiant  sun. 

[T^te  ladies  advance  and  repeat  the  chorus. 
Cho.  Ladife»  Tfre,  «fcc. ;  •  ? 

Ncm.  '.'h'.'- :    :      ; ;  ?Hun tress  fair 

Hastens  where 
She  is  game  detecting, 
Aiid  her  dart 
Wounds  the  heart 
That  was  unsuspecting. 
Restlessly 
Wanders  she, 
Apd  is  never  tired  j, 
Takes  good  ain^, 
Till  the  game 
Is  with  lov6  inspired. 

Cupid  like  a  rogue  he  is  . 

Shot  the  dart,  did  not  miss.  [t. 

I         From  her  dart — is  the  heart  ''^ 

:  .J ,  ;  I  Always  sorely  bleeding ; 

'"■    '  Then  she  heals — for  she  feels 

It  is  comfort  needing. 
What  a  look — from  him  took 

Has  a  look  restored ; 
Gone  is  pain — and  again 
Mounts  it  where  it  soared. 

[Enter  PLUNKBtT,  at  haeh.— Seeing  the  Ladies  he  stops.'] 

Plu.  There  seems  to  be  good  game  afoot  here ; 

I'll  see  if  I  can't  catch  one  or  two ! 
3^0«.  {looking  around.) 

Where  can  the  Countess  be  ? 

ßhe  seeks  solitude. 
,l)yl  ;J  And  seieins  veiry  unhappy, 

And  has  been  so  ever  since — 

My  good  friend  can  you  tell  me — 
JPlu,  What,  Julia,  in  huntress'  gear? 

i^Tan.  Well,  my  friend. 

Pit«.  .  I  am  not  your  friend.  .  _    ^ 

^  '  You  wait  \     I'll  make  you  pay' 

For  your  headlong  running  away  1 
.yon.  .       You  are  mad ! 

JPliU  »  Fibs  are  of  no  use ; 

Gome  home  with  me  ! 


2fr  MARTHA.  [AoT  III. 

2^an.  Ilelp!     Assistance! 

Pitt,  What  wickedness ! 

27dn.  What  impudence !  [The  Ladies  re-enier. 

Here's  a  game  for  you,  my  ladies! 

Let's  see  how  he  will  like  your  spears  ! 

\-All  the  Ladies  surround  Plunkett,  threatening  him. 
Cho,  You  have  fallen  into  our  hands, 

You  will  vainly  attempt  to  fly; — 

Let  him  feel  the  keen  points  of  our  weapons; 

Let  him  prepare  to  die  I 
Pltu  Gently,  gently— hold ! 

Jlold  your  hands — 

I  already  feel  the  points  of  their  weapons  1  ...»y'A 

By  St.  George  and  Belzebub, 

Fair  dames  ground  your  arms !  [J2e  rushes  off  hastily. 

Cho.  Let  him-feel  the  points  of  our  lances; 

Let  him  die  without  delay  1  [  They  rush  after  him  in  pursuit 

[Enter  Lionel,  pale  and  dejected.'] 

lAo,  "I  will  detach  thee 

From  thy  frail  trembling  stem, 

And  place  thee  on  ray  heart; 

There  shalt  thou  die,  sweet  flower  !" 

Where  am  I?     I  feelihat  I  am  near  her !  .  . 

She  who  has  become  the  arbitress  of  my  destiny  I 

All  brilliant  now  I  see  her, 

With  her  beautiful  virginal  smile, 

Which,  for  me,  changed  earth  into  Heaven ! 

SONG. 

Like  a  dream  bright  and  fair. 
Chasing  every  thought  of  care, 
Those  sweet  hours  pass'd  with  thee, 
Made  the  world  all  joy  for  me. 
But  alas!  thou  art  gone. 
And  that  dream  of  blisfe  is  o'er, 
Ah !  I  hear  now  the  tone  of  thy  gentle  voice  no  more  j 
Oh !  return  happy  hours  fraught  with  hope, 

With  hope  so  bright! 
Come  again,  come  again  sunny  days  of  pure  delight, 
Of  pure  delight! 
'         Like  a  dream  bright  and  fair. 
Chasing  every  thought  of  care. 
Those  sweet  hours  pass'd  with  thee 
Made  the  world  all  joy  for  me. 
Fleeting  vision  clothed  in  brightness, 

Wherefore  thus,  so  soon  depart; 
O'er  my  pathway  shed  thy  lightness, 
:Once  again,  and  glad  my  heart ! 
Once  again,  and  glad  my  heart, 

Yes,  glad  my  heart.  , 

[Enter  Lady  Harulet  and  Sir  Tristan.] 

Tri.  The  Queen  is  resting  yonder.    Fair  cousin,  why  have  you  left 

the  august  presence  of  her  majesty  ? 
Lady.  Because  I  wish  to  be  alone.  " 

Tri.  Alone!  with  me?  •''^^- 

Lady.  It  matters  not.    With  you,  or  without  yoU;  I  am  still  aloiae-'- 

my  heart  is  still  oppressed  with  sadness.    Leave  me ! 
Tri.  Why  are  you  sad?    Can  I  not  spothe  your  grief? 
Lady.  Don't  plague  me !    Don't  notice  me  ! 


Scene  L]  MARTHA.  «t 

Tri.  But  to  leave  you  alone  in  this  wild  place — 

Lady.  It  is  my  will !  Go! 

Tri.  I  obey— most  gentle  cousin !  {aside.)  Poor  thing,  she's  evidently 

struggling  with  her  love  for  me.  {aloud)  I  won't  be  long  away. 

{Exit  Sir  Tristan. 
ROMANCE. 

Lady.  Here  in  deepest  forest  shadows, 

Under  drooping  whisp'ring  boughs, 
May  confess  I  my  deep  sorrows. 

Dream  of  love's  encn anting  vows. 
Oh  my  heart  is  mourning  sadly  1 
"Were  but  the  belov'd  one  nigh  1 
Now  I  left  the  crowd  so  gladly,  '- 

To  the  silent  woods  to  hie. 
Lio.  {entering.)     Ah!  that  voice! 

Lady.  Heaven !  whom  do  I  see  ? 

Lio.  A  lady  I— 

Lady^  "What!  he  here  1 

Lio.  Martha!  Martha! 

Lady,  {aside.)  How  shall  I 

Escape  this  danger  ? 
Lio.  Ah  !  thou  hast  returned  I 

Thanks,  kind  Heaven ! 

Ah  1  'tis  you— you  who  fled  from  me  I — 
Lady,  {aside.)      "What  a  trial ! 
Lio.  Before  mine  eyes  beheld  thee 

My  heart  recognized  thee  I 
Lady,  Recognized  me !  you  are  mistaken. 

Lio,  No. 

Those  features,  those  lovely  features. 

Are  graven  on  my  heart ! 

It  is  thy  voice,  Martha,  which  I  hear ; 

I  am  not  the  victim  of  an  error. 
Lady.  You  are  dreaming ! — 

Lio.  If  it  be  a  dream, 

Oh !  let  me  not  awake  from  it ! 

Ah  !  I  would  still  dream  thus  ; 

Disturb  not  so  sweet  a  slumber.. 
Lady,  Hence,  away ! 

Lio.  No,  no  :  in  my  dream 

Let  me  take  thy  hand. 

And  imprint  a  kiss  upon  it, 

To  express  the  love  I  feel.  [jBTe  kisses  her  hand, 

Jjady.  Ah!  I  can  no  longer  tolerate 

-  Sucli'^foss  impertinence!  '  •, 

Lio.  Wherefore  this  pretence  of  ignorance?     '.' 

Lady.  Hence,  peasant,  and  be  silent! 

Lio.  I  a  peasant  L-r-I  am  your  master  j  ;A 

Mildness  is  lost  upon  you ) — 

I  have  hitherto  spoken  to  you  with  amenity,'. 

But  now  I  command  that  you  come  with  me  I 
Lady.  Help,  Tristan !  [Oaüing, 

{Enter  Sir  Tristan  afterwards  followed  I^alLJ 

Tri.  {rushing  on.)  "What  has  alarmed  you  ? 

Lady.  Help  me  !  aid  me ! 

Tri.  "Who  dares  to — 

Ido.  My  lord,  this  is  my  servant,  ' 

And  I  have  a  right  to  take  her  hence. 
Tri.  "Was  there  ever  such  brazen  impudence? 

•It  fairly  makes  me  shudder. 

It  is  most  unheard-of  audacity  ! 

This  way— hither,  sirs !  [CalHng  his  friend». 


2B  M  A  R  T  H  Af  [AoT  XII 

Cho.  (entering.)    What  sMdim'iiy  '■ 

A  peasant  dare  to  insult  you ! 

Let  so  scandalous  an  outrage 

Be  pu-iii'shed' withotit  delay. 
Ido.  ■  gi^h  aiu<J^.city!-^^'m  astonished  I 

,  But  I  recognized  you  at  once. 

No  one  shall  dare  to  take  her  from  me ; 

She  shall  return  M^ith  me. 
Lady.  What  torture  I  what  an  embroilment!,  ,    .. 

I  am  pftyfng  dearly  ,for  a  f^yv  riapments*  pleasure !  ■"^"'■' ' 

They  Vill  laugh  at  me!  '  '  . 

What  shaH  I  reply 7— what,  shall  I  do  ? 
Flu.  (entering.)     Whence  comes  all  ihis  noise? 
Lio.  Defend  mal jj,   ,       i 

Nan.  (entering.)  What  is  the, pfiaiter  ? 
Flu.  '       She,  too!    ' ''     ■  ' 

Nan.  Keep  up  your  courage,  my  lady. 

Lio.  (overhearing  the  woT^ß/'M}^'.^<;Ld7/.'')  .  4-h! 

Now  I  comprehend  all :—    ' 

That  candor,  that  wi-nnjijpg  affability, 

Was  naught  but  a  cruel  jest,  a,  heartless  jo,kö !  '  - 

Ah  !  just  heaven,  cfin8;b,f]bLC^\i  j^erniitthis?' 
Tri.  Arrest  that  madman!'       '    .      ."i^.; 

Flu.  &  Lio.         Arrieet^^'     -  *  .„.: 

Lady  &  Nan.  (aside.)  Wh^,t,  tprture ! 

Lio.  But  if  an  engagement  has  been  made  - 

By  h^j-T,',^.r,   .'        ,.    ,.  :    ,.    ._  •',■"-; 

Lady,  (aside  to  Lionel.)  ^or  mercy's. sate,  be  silent!  ""'  '■ 

Lio.  She  accepted. the -^^rn^st  m.a^ey;  ,    .^ 

She  has  l^wnd'  herself  to  serve  nie.  .^3oix\ 

Cho.  Ha!  ha!*',tisJau^hable!:  ,  '^-^"^ 

Lady.  Let  him  be  treated  M'ith  cl^naency, 

He  demap-ds-o^r  pity; 

He  has  feviaentl^'  Ipst  his  senses, 

But  he  is  not  Knowingly  culpable, 
Lio.  Oh !  'tis  i:jif^mous  \ 

Nan.  (aside.)  '  i?oor  fellow ! 

Flu.  (to  Lionel.)  Hear  me  one  moment—   ' 
Tri.  .      ,      "Away  with  you! 

Lio.  Ah !  may  heaven  gi-ant  yon  pardon. 

That  you,bxpiie  my  tri'i,.-ting  heart. 

That  where  biarhing  ]ov(^  you  kihdled,. 
You  did  bitter  wee  hnpart. 

'•■•■(Rte  «>iA«*-»'.  Ah!  mayheavcii  ^  ic'don  "^®* 

For  the  grief  and  misery  inflicted  on  him,i ," 

And  j         hay©  teioken  his  iieart  I 
A}$b^wlUltfihB▼0  4v_^^  gained 

.•,tV.ri01         •  '  ^'^J^'-^'    '  '  ;^  By  rend^j,Wg:hai^:^|Uiappy? 

Let  his  present  anguish  tell  ^ 

'^kl'^cy<^^''ömch  he'loVed'  |  ?^,  "     "  '' '"' 'r 

Tri.  (aside.)         She  now  sees  the  folly  of  her  caprices;  | 

She  despised  my  counsels^.    '  '  '  '. 

And  now  vainly  attempts  to  repair, ^erjeipx|r. 

By  her  grief  I  am  avenged ! 
Cho.  Let  u^.  (juickly  punish  the  imposter, 

\  This  has  alread 3' been  endured  too  long  I  '^*' 

Hasten  we  bapk  to  the  chaser  .  [Trumpets  are  heard. 


Scene  I.]  MARTHA.  2» 

Jao,  And  with  her  xnj  hopes  revive ! 

[Takes  a  ring  from  hlsßnger  and  gwes  it  to  Plunksjtt. 

Take  this  ring  which  my  father  gave  me, 

Thou  knowest  for  what  purpose  ;— 

I  will  not  believe  myself  utterly  abandoned  lUi'l  .\v'. 

As  long  as  this  gage  remains!  ^'^.eil  '.^'^' 

Cho.  of  Ladies,  {entering.)  v.*  ;      . 

From  the  summit  of*  the  hill, 

And  the  neighboring  valley. 

The  trunipetß  recall  us  to  the  chase. 

The  sun. is  already  declining, 

But  the  bold  hunter  siill  continues  the  pursuit.  ■       ^    j- 

Cho.  of  Men.        "We  are  on  the  track  of  the  stag  I  ai^gß  «eSkiJ 

•V  1.  Pursue  him,  over  the  hill 

And  through  the  vaUdy,   ' 

In  the  wood  and  through,  the  ravine  I  , 

j;iu,oif4iL  Wia^i^^äif.—ij!^  Hunters  disperse. 


Act  the  Fourth. 

SCENE    the    first. 

InteHor  of  PlunketVs  Farm-house^  as  in  Second  ^c^.r-nPiiUNKETT  «K»- 

c&i^ed  alone.  '^•^- 

Plu.  Poor  Lionel'!" hfe lii^Hs,  he  laments. 

He  flies  from  his  friend ; 
He  is  besidö  himself  W*th  love. 
Accursed  be  the  bötir'     '  - 

When  first  we  saw  that  girt,  -I  •'J.i-' 

When  first  jve  brought  bei-  beneath  our  roof  I  - 
Soon  will  my  Lionel  die, 
If  no  aid  Come  frotii  on  hi^ ,: 
Fata4  unhappy  the  hoitr^  ■' 

When  first  his  heart  f<^lt  love's  power;  -IT 

Weeping  he  wanders  in  grief. 
Naught  to  his  pain  brings  relief; 
Mei«ciful  God,  hear  my  cry. 
Else  must  my  Lionfel  die  I 
Merciful'  God',  oh,  hear  my  ery, 
Let  not  with  grie^  LioneVdie  !• 
Say  is  this  love's  hidden  fire 
That  doth  my  bös<im  inspire? 
:  • ' ■  ' Fancy  my  thousrhts  do  pursae^  - 
^  Say,  must  I  suiter  then,  too  F'ivoj  h'. 

-   if  this  be  love  who  caM  telili  ''  i.f  ■ 
Must-I- tb«a:  yield : to  its- apell  ? 
Let  me  then  tell- her  I  dove : 
Pity  her  besom  shall)  move, 
She'llrudtiPe^ecfemy  proffered  lpve>l 
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24  MARTHA.  [Act  IV. 

{Enter  Harriet  otjc?  Nancy.) 
Nan.  My  friend! 
Plu.  Here  are  both  tlie  witches  ! 

Lady.  Plunkett — my  faitliful  friend— Nancy  will  disclose  to  you  the 
plan  we  have  formed — I  will  yet  save  Lionel ! 
Plu.  May  heaven  assist  you,  my  Lady. 

Lady.  Leave  me  alone  for  a  few  moments — I  wall  try  and  allure  him 
hither  by  that  strain  he  knows  so  well !  Perchance  my  prayers  may 
dispel  the  clouds  upon  his  brain — and  restore  him  to  peace  and  happi- 
ness again. 

[Exit  Plunkett  and  Nancy. 
SONG. 

April  returns,  crown'd 
With  verdure  and  with  flowers! 
More  bright  appears  the  day, — 
More  brilliantly  shines  the  sun! 
,  The  earth  is  clothed  with  green; 

The  flowers  sit  smiling  on  their  stems, 
And  the  nightingale  pours  forth  to  Heayen 
Her  sweet  song  of  love. 

{Enter  Lionel.) 

Lio.  Heaven !  'tis  her  voice  ! 

Lady,  Lionel ! 

Lio.  Ah! 

You  wish  that  I  should  die,  traitress ! 

Iniquitous  syren,  cease  that  song. 

Which  brings  me  naught  but  misery  and  death. 

{throwing  away  flowers.)  Behold  these  flowers 

Which  thou  gavest  me,  crushed  and  withered  I 
Lady.  Ah !  hear  me,  hear  me ! 

Lio.  I  know  too  well 

Thy  seductive  and  enchanting  words, 

They  fascinate  and  charm. 

But  they  prove  mortal  to  whoever  listens  to  them.  ,,    .^ 

liOdy.  Mercy,  Lionel ! 

Jjio.  Mercy  for  thee !  Never ! 

To  insult  and  shame  thou  hast  added  contempt. 
Lady,  Let  the  remorse  I  feel. 

Let  these  tears  stay  thy  reproache^l 

I  have  wrought  a  change  in  thy  destiny: 

I  myself  presented  to  the  Queen  the  ring 

Which  thy  dying  father  bestowed  on  thee. 

Thou  art  the  son  of  Count  Derby, 

Who  was  unjustly  banished  from  this  country  I 
Lio.  Oh!  my  father! 

Lady.  And  the  Queen  would  make  reparation  to  thee. 

For  the  unjust  exile  of  thy  parent. 

Thou  art  Count  Derby,  and  on  thy  brow 

Mayst  place  the  coronet  of  a  peer  of  England ! 
Lio.  I — Count  Derby  ! 

Lady.  les,  aiid  this  hand. 

Which  restores  thy  heritage,  is  now  ofiered  to  thee, 

In  pledge  and  token  of  unceasing  love ! 
Xio.         '  This  hand,  which  presented  the  cup  of  anguish — 

Which  could  wound  even  while  car«fl8ing — 

Which  inflicted  outrage  on  me, 

Which  brought  me  dishonor, 

And  which  has  prepared  for  me  a  tomb, — 

Dost  thou  dare  to  offer  it? 

{xoith  energy.)  Such  a  hand — I  refuse  it  1 


BV?NB  I.]  xMABTHA.  M 

Lady.  .  Heavenly  powers  ! 

liio.  With  mortal  hatred ! 

'     This  woman  was  my  bright  star  of  love; 
For  her  I  would  have  given  my  life; 
•  She  has  robbed  me  of  every  joy  on  earth,  and  now 

She  is  but  the  baneful  star  of  my  unhappiness  ! 
.  Lady.  Ah!  read  my  heart — I  am  repentant; 

Let  us  be  united  ! 

Let  my  love  for  thee  plead  my  forgiveness  ! 
Thou,  oh  Lionel,  canst  open  Heaven  to  my  view  I 
Ah  I  yield,  and  have  pity  on  my  anguish  1 
Lio.  Hence,  and  hide  thee  from  my  fury ! 

Lady.  In  mercy,  give  me  back  thy  love  ! 

Lio.  Eternal  hatred  reigns  in  my  heart !  [Exit  Lionbl. 

{Enter  Nancy  and  Plunkett.] 

Nan.  {running  up  to  Lady  H.)  Take  courage,  dear  lady ! 

Plu.  {looking  after  Lionel.)  He  is  running  off  like  a  madman  I 

Phew !    Here's  a  strange  change  in  your  characters— first  he  would 

and  you  wouldn't,  now  you  will  and  he  won't! 
Lady,  {rising  with  a  resolute  air.)  Once  again,  my  friends,  lend  me 

your  assistance.    No  means  must  reiaain  untried  to  win  him  back. 

We  must  now  try  our  other  scheme.    My  heart  tells  me  we  must 

succeed.    The  God  of  Love  himself  must  battle  on  my  side !    Come, 

Nancy,  I'm  impatient  to  begin  the  trial! 

[Exit  Ladt.  Harrdet. 

Nan  <k  Plu.  I  know  well ! — But  what  is  to  be  done ! -^ 

Plu.  Do  you  know  what  to  do  ?    No  ? — Nor  I  neither. 

Nan.  We  must  both  of  us  try  to  effect 

That  which  she  desires, 

Until  our  new  master  relents. 
Plu.  Yes,  but  afterwards  ?— 

Nan.  What?  what  then? 

Plu.  I  shall  find  myself  in  a  state  of  embarrassm€(iit. 

Nan.  But  why? 

Plu.  Because  I  shall  then 

Be  alone  in  my  house. 

And  sit  and  sigh  in  solitary  melancholy, 

In  my  poor  dwelling. 
Nan.  You  are  right  ; 

It  will  be  melancholy  enough ! 

You  will  have  to  sit  and  sigh 

Alone  in  your  solitary  dwelling. 

It  is  hard ! 
JP/m,  I'm  to  be  pitied  1 

Nan.  If  you  could — 

Plu.  {aside.)  What  is  she  going  to  say ! 

Nan.  You  should  get  a  little  wife  I — 

Consult  your  heart,  now. 
Plu.  True — I  know  a  neighbor,'* 

A  farmer's  daughter ! 
Nan.  Oh  !  really !  you  have  a  neighbor, 

A  farmer's  daughter ! 

'Well,  take  her. 
Plu.  No,  I  won't! 

Nan.  And  why  not? 

Phi.  I  don't  love  her. 

Nan.  But  you  will  find  plenty  of  other 

Young  and  handsome  lasses. 
Plu.  The  more  I  search,  the  less  I  find- 

Annie  won't  suit  me. 


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ML50.F55.M3  1867 


C037526547 


U.C.  BERKELEY  LIBRARIES 


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Music  Library 

University  of  California  at 
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